A lot of families think about buying vans. Vans are great because they offer some of the comfort of a car with some of the function of a truck. However, it could be a smarter move to go ahead and get a truck instead of a van.

Here’s a look at why a truck might be better than a van:

• It’s more durable. Most trucks are going to last longer than most vans. That’s important.
• Trucks may be more cost-effective over time. Trucks can cost more than vans at the start but their parts are typically cheaper than van parts. This is true even within the same vehicle brand. For example, Toyota Tacoma parts are often less expensive than Toyota Sienna parts. This makes the truck more affordable in the long run.
• It may be safer to drive a truck. This depends on the vehicles that you’re looking at but a lot of trucks get higher safety ratings than a lot of vans do.
• A truck is way cool. And let’s face it; a van is not that cool at all.

There are decent reasons to get a van. If you need a lot of room and don’t care much about durability then a van is a good choice. In general, though, I’d say to go for the truck.

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